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Author: Boluwatife Olajuwon

La Liga: Madrid held back by “volcanic” Vallecano

La Liga: Madrid held back by “volcanic” Vallecano

The Madrid giant was held back on Sunday night following a late first half penalty from De Tomas to reduce their lead over second placed Girona by six points. Rayo Vallecano managed to salvage their first home point in 2024, thanks to a crucial penalty from Raúl de Tomás, as they fought back from an

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AFCON 2023:A week after Côte d’Ivoire’s improbable triumph, the context “no gree for anybody.”

AFCON 2023:A week after Côte d’Ivoire’s improbable triumph, the context “no gree for anybody.”

Above their impeccable delivery as the hosts of an intriguing and controversy-free AFCON 2023, the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire, against all odds, were crowned champions after defeating highly rated Nigeria 2-1 at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara on Sunday, February 11, 2024. It’s already been a week, yet the whole of Abidjan and Cote d’Ivoire

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Lewandowski’s double earns Barcelona narrow 2-1 win over Celta Vigo 

Lewandowski’s double earns Barcelona narrow 2-1 win over Celta Vigo 

Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo courtesy of goals from Robert Lewandowski in both halves, as they move on to third on the La Liga table. The opening minutes of the match were keenly contested, as both teams vied for control, with Lamine Yamal and Jorgen Strand Larsen both denied at the two

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Napoli’s Mazzarri acknowledges struggle to score first after draw with Genoa
  • Napoli
  • February 17, 2024
  • 2 min read

Napoli’s Mazzarri acknowledges struggle to score first after draw with Genoa

Napoli’s manager Walter Mazzarri has acknowledged the club’s recurring struggle in scoring first after their 1-1 draw to Genoa on Saturday. Coming from a defeat to Inter Milan last time out, the Partenopei narrowly avoided another loss in today’s encounter, when Morten Frendrup put Genoa ahead shortly after halftime at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

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Top 3 likely candidates to succeed Xavi as Barcelona’s manager

Top 3 likely candidates to succeed Xavi as Barcelona’s manager

Although Xavi Hernandez currently retains the title and position of Barcelona’s manager, the 44-year-old will cease to be, after confirming he’ll depart the club at the end of the season. Xavi who was appointed as Barca’s manager in November 2021, announced his exit from the club on January 27, in a post-match conference after leading

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